Izzy & Eliza...an alien tale

  ~~YARN'S MEMOIRS~~

  It was just like the old days, Vladimir and Natasha, solving puzzles and answering the great questions of the universe. Only last night, it was Laddie and Yarn, watching the younglings solving puzzles and seeking answers.

  Thanks to my SpacePod Leon and his cleverness, all of us onboard witnessed the disappearance of the evil twins, through Izzy's plascreen. We saw everything that happened in the forest that evening, but did not want to interfere.

  I chuckled at the naiveté of the "Fearsome Four" as they strode through the trees, prepared for battle. Do you think our heroes realize just how silly their original plan had been? Had they actually believed that a few plastic Halloween masks would scare anyone?

  The entire scheme hinged on surprising the twins with those silly masks and it turned out that Lucas and Link already knew they were coming. I ask, did those masks serve any purpose whatsoever, besides providing some comical diversion for me and my crew?

  I'm fairly certain Eliza was dressed as a killer clown. Paksha wore a dirty hockey player's mask and Thil pretended to be some black-headed fellow with a large nose and red swirls upon his cheeks. Izzian must have been the last one to choose a mask, because I believe the only one left resembled a psychotic looking Hello Kitty.

  Even though we all knew that the absurd plan would fail, the younglings had to fight their own battles. All we could do was watch, and perhaps help in some small way- a small way meaning accepting the guidance of the Fester Tails.

  The Fester Tails and Laddie the snow cone man knew about the existence of the alien Slunt Notte, and knew it would target the twins. Laddie, being a very special brand of alien connected to the energies of the universe, tended to know about most things beforehand. He knew about Eliza's plan to throw herself over the edge of the bluff even before she knew about it.

  The twins are safe, albeit slightly stickier than they would normally be. Lucas and Link will awaken, bound together, partially unclothed, in the middle of the town square. They will also be wearing a smidgeon of eyeliner. Guess the Slunt Notte has a wicked sense of humor.

  At least four of the town's most reliable gossips will notice the twins piled up in the town square, wearing makeup. It is not a lesson they will soon forget-nor will the kids of Sudden Bluff, who may happily continue on with their lives, bully free.

  Now that the pesky bullies have been removed from the equation, we can focus on the steak, and not the potatoes. It is time to solve the problem of the missing Klesians.

  After the night's escapades, the kids reassembled in the forest near the bluff, intent on finding Eliza's collection of discarded Halloween masks. My crew and I, Laddie included, are waiting for the perfect moment to announce our presence.

  The time has come for Laddie to share his alien status, and it's well past time for old Yarn to make introductions to my own crew. I am most certain that the younglings will undoubtedly pester me with countless questions, but as you may already know; I like to keep 'em guessing.

  As soon as you and I are done speaking, I will uncloak Leon and step out into the forest, making my grand entrance. My grand entrance will most likely cause some heart palpitations and quickening pulses. Paksha, Eliza, Izzy and Thil are young enough to survive the shock, though.

  I wonder if I should mention how I've watched their lives like Leon watches television; how I've seen each new friendship develop, listened in on every secret confession and laughed every time Black Winny was blamed when a branch creaked or the wind whistled. It's probably better if I don't mention how I have been watching them for a long, long time.

  I will, however, introduce myself and the Fester Tails, gently. Once Laddie has explained his own role in the earthly theatrics, I will implore that we all get down to the business of saving a few planets.

  Once the kids get to know old Yarn a little better, they will accept my help and heed my guidance. Combined, we are a great team; a team that must work together. I fear that time is running out for the Klesians and no amount of eyeliner or earthbound Slunt Nottes will help.

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  **PART THREE**